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Thursday, 08 May 2008 |
 As you have seen from our recent article on Marshall Kruse - cyclists are great at coming together at the call of someone in need -Elden 'Fatty' Nelson - the keeper of the Fat Cyclist blog for the past 3 years - with a loyal nationwide following - has had some recent bad news reguarding is beautiful bride. Susan, his bride, has had a recent reaccurance of cancer - and it doesn't look good - she is undergoing radiation treatment which is intended to buy her time and comfort - but not a cure.
A nationwide pouring out of support has happened through his blog and through the Leadville 100 discussion group. One guy, Kenny, decided to do something about it. He's set up an account in his hometown in Utah to accept donations to be used for Susan's treatment costs and to support the Nelson family. I've copied Kenny's note to the Leadville group below -  IN the mean time - do something here in Des Moines by signing up for the LIVESTRONG ride on Sunday, May 11th. A 46, 23 and 5 mile ride starts at Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. The ride is sponsored and organized by Bike World, click on their website for information. The ride includes breakfast and tickets to an afternoon Cubs game!
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Thursday, 08 May 2008 |
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No racing? No problem. With this natural break in the road racing action here in Iowa riders have found their own way to deal with the lack of action. Some riders head out of state, some un-earth those ‘skinny’ bikes, and others just work on registering for races that seem too far away.
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008 |
 Marshall Kruse became a cyclist that all of Iowa is now aware of last spring. However, he is not one of the usual suspects on CyclingUpdate. We all learned of Marshall's story early 2007 and how his family was looking for an inexpensive adult tricycle for him to use. Cyclists from around the state pitched in hundreds of dollars, cycling clothing and product to help Marshall and his family realize his dream.
Marshall is 21 now, he was 19 when the tumor was discovered and he had the surgery and brain injury from lack of oxygen afterwards. For those of you that are now wondering what happened to Marshall please visit www.teamkruses.com for his story and some insight as to the how he received his TBI at the hands of one of their doctors.
Marshall's father and Aunt Kathy graciously answers a few questions for this installment of the CyclingUpdate.com Interview Series.
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
It's May! Hurray! Maybe we'll see an end to the monsoon season and be able to get on some trails!
That's what people are hoping for this weekend as folks are heading north, south, east and west for this weekend's races.
In Iowa - it's the Camp Ingawanis festival of all things phat. Saturday is a 4 mile run, followed by a 4 mile mtb time trail (separate registration -not duathlon style). Sunday is the biggy - the XC - an IMBCS race - and worthy of it. Great trails, tight singletrack, smokin' competion.
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Thursday, 01 May 2008 |
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As always, Iowa City never disappoints. Great venues, great people, great atmosphere, and spectacular bike racing. There is nothing quite like the setting of the Old Capitol in Iowa City to make you feel like the road racing season is well underway.
Sydney Brown(Team Revolution) earns victories in both weekend races! Although she was the defending champion for the Old Capitol Criterium, and maybe expected to do well both days, her victory on Sunday after lapping the women's field was overly impressive for all who watched.
In recent years, the Old Capitol Criterium's Men 1/2 race has been dominated by uber-strong Midwestern teams that have stormed into Iowa City and punished the local teams. However, this year's race proved that the fitness of some of our local amateurs may be improving. Local Iowa City rider Jeff Barnes(Mercy/Specialized) managed to get into the break with Frank Dierking(Great Dane Velo Club) and Kyle Jacobson(Nova Cycle Sports Foundation). After working hard in the break all day, Barnes managed a third place finish.
Back in the main group, local teams Mercy/Specialized, All9Yards, Rassmussen's, and Bikes To You rode strong kept up with the blistering pace set by the leaders.
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